Little Downham, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Downham, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Downham are administered by East Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full East Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Downham
Little Downham is a quaint village in eastern Cambridgeshire, just 3 miles north of Ely. The combined population of Little Downham and Pymoor is approximately 3,028, as recorded in the 2021 Census. This charming parish offers around 35 miles of footpaths, making it an attractive location for outdoor enthusiasts and potential development projects. Notably, it was one of only two sites in Cambridgeshire featured in the Survey of English Dialects, highlighting its rich cultural heritage.
Population: 2,589
District: East Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Downham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Downham.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Little Downham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Little Downham.
- - Possenhofen 21D Cannon Street Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2SR
Three outbuildings to rear of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 71 Main Street Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2ST
T1 Quince - Crown reduction up to 1.5m T2 Elder - Crown reduction up to 2m T3 Green gage - Remove lowest lateral limb overhanging neighbours property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 97 Main Street Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2SX
T1 Conifer - Prune overhanging branches to vertical boundary to reduce the fall of bird excrement and tree sap onto driveway and vehicle parked at 99 Main St and to reduce the spread of the tree into
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Land East Of 23 Cannon Street Little Downham Cambridgeshire
Outline planning application with all matters reserved apart from access for the erection of one dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - The Trees 97 Main Street Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2SX
T1 Prune various trees and large shrubs to provide 1.5m clearance from the building in preparation for works to the thatched roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Land South West Of 14 To 20 Ely Road Little Downham Cambridgeshire CB6 2SN
To discharge Condition 3 (surface water drainage) and 4 (additional surface water run-off) of decision 21/01322/FUM dated 25 July 2024 for erection of 39 affordable dwellings and associated infrastruc
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Little Downham in Cambridgeshire
Little Downham is a quaint village in eastern Cambridgeshire, just 3 miles north of Ely. The combined population of Little Downham and Pymoor is approximately 3,028, as recorded in the 2021 Census. This charming parish offers around 35 miles of footpaths, making it an attractive location for outdoor enthusiasts and potential development projects. Notably, it was one of only two sites in Cambridgeshire featured in the Survey of English Dialects, highlighting its rich cultural heritage. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,589. It sits within the East Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Little Downham show an average sale price of £355,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little Downham a particularly low-crime area.
Little Downham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Little Downham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
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Planning Activity in Little Downham
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Little Downham. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Little Downham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 100 days, decisions near Little Downham take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Little Downham were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2), other applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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